Piersanti Mattarella
Piersanti Mattarella | |
|---|---|
| 12th President of Sicily | |
| In office 20 March 1978 – 6 January 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Angelo Bonfiglio |
| Succeeded by | Mario D'Acquisto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1935 Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 6 January 1980 (aged 44) Palermo, Sicily, Italy |
| Manner of death | Assassination |
| Party | Christian Democracy |
| Spouse |
Irma Chiazzese (m. 1958) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Sergio Mattarella (brother) Laura Mattarella (niece) |
| Alma mater | University of Palermo |
| Profession | Politician |
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Piersanti Mattarella (Italian pronunciation: [ˌpjɛrˈsanti mattaˈrɛlla]; 24 May 1935 – 6 January 1980) was an Italian politician who was assassinated by the Mafia while he held the position of President of the Regional Government of Sicily. A member of the Christian Democracy, he was the older brother of Sergio Mattarella, who has been president of Italy since 2015.